--- title: "Provision of Police Aviation Services including a Fleet Replacement Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a80adfc8-1445-4e24-9bfa-34b0c2fa72d5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a80adfc8-1445-4e24-9bfa-34b0c2fa72d5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a80adfc8-1445-4e24-9bfa-34b0c2fa72d5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a80adfc8-1445-4e24-9bfa-34b0c2fa72d5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL" published: "2022-01-26" --- # Provision of Police Aviation Services including a Fleet Replacement Programme Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a80adfc8-1445-4e24-9bfa-34b0c2fa72d5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a80adfc8-1445-4e24-9bfa-34b0c2fa72d5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a80adfc8-1445-4e24-9bfa-34b0c2fa72d5.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by BlueLight Commercial involves the tender for the "Provision of Police Aviation Services including a Fleet Replacement Programme" in the air transport services industry. The initiative aims to establish a six-year Framework Agreement valued at an estimated £276,680,000 across three lots, with an anticipated initial call-off contract value of £173,180,000 for Lot 3. The tender period concludes on 28th February 2022, and contracts are expected to start on 1st March 2023, lasting until 28th February 2029. The project will take place across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in aviation services, particularly those specialising in the leasing or operation of aircraft equipped for police support functions. Companies that can offer innovative solutions in aircraft hire, modification, and operation are well-suited to compete. The selective procurement method indicates a negotiated procedure, allowing for tailored bids that could lead to substantial contracts in a niche sector, fostering business growth and collaboration with law enforcement agencies. ## Notice This procurement aims to establish a police aviation services Framework Agreement. Immediately following the award of the Framework Agreement, WYCA intends to enter into two initial call-off contracts for: LOT 1. The lease or capital purchase of seven rotary aircraft for the police purpose, such aircraft to be modified with police role equipment; and LOT 2. The delivery of an outsourced police air support service to the London region. Or awarding under LOT 3 - A combination of Lots 1 and 2. WYCA is establishing a 6-year Framework Agreement (4 years plus an optional extension of 2 years). The estimated value of PS184,000,000 for Lot 1 is based on the potential value over the full framework term. It is envisaged that the value for the initial call-off contract will be PS80,500,000. Its anticipated that the call off contract length for Lot 1 is: transition period plus a 10-year lease. The estimated value for Lot 2 is PS92,680,000. It is anticipated that the call off contract length for Lot 2 is: transition period (inclusive of obtaining PAOC) plus a 10-year contract period. Please note the estimated value of PS276,680,000 for Lot 3 is based on the potential value over the full framework term. It is envisaged that the value for the initial call-off contracts will be PS173,180,000. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c405c6-49f3-4af5-871c-d56d6a864787 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 2DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60400000 - Air transport services - 60424100 - Hire of aircraft with crew - 60444000 - Aircraft-operation services ## Release History - 26 Jan 2022 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c405c6-49f3-4af5-871c-d56d6a864787 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c405c6-49f3-4af5-871c-d56d6a864787 26th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=42814&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91087 User / Company ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a80adfc8-1445-4e24-9bfa-34b0c2fa72d5. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a80adfc8-1445-4e24-9bfa-34b0c2fa72d5.json.